If anywhere can be described as the first purely industrial conurbation, it is
BIRMINGHAM
. Unlike the more specialist industrial towns that grew up across the north and Midlands, "Brum" - and its "Brummies" - turned its hand to every kind of manufacturing, gaining the epithet "the city of 1001 trades". It was here that the pioneers of the Industrial Revolution - James Watt, Matthew Boulton, William Murdock, Josiah Wedgwood, Joseph Priestley and Er... [More]
The modern Novotel Birmingham Centre is situated on Broad Street just a few minutes walk from the centre of Birmingham, and virtually on the doorstep of the International Convention Centre. The spacious public areas include a themed pub and a brasserie. Punishing work-outs or a soothing spa bath can... [More]
In addition to the main restaurant, West 1 is a lively bar and brasserie catering to the tastes of the traveller. Each of the 37 bedrooms are decorated to a high standard, offering traditional comforts with every modern convenience, including modem points. A delightful four poster room and an execut... [More]
Novotel Birmingham Airport is located directly opposite the main airport terminal. This modern hotel is only minutes from Birmingham International Station and adjacent to the NEC via a complimentary shuttle bus which operates from outside the hotel. This provides a perfect base for exploring the man... [More]
Each of the 133 well appointed bedrooms have en suite bathroom, satellite television, radio tea and coffee making facilities, Direct dialling phones, Data port telephone, trouser press and hairdryer. [More]